Unsung No Longer: State Honors Belmont's Phyl Solomon

Phyl Solomon is known by many in town as Dr. Paul Solomon's "better half." 

While Paul remains quite active in town government, having served as a Selectmen and as chairman of many boards and committees over the years, Phyl has spent many years as a quiet but firm leader on environmental and inter generational issues in Belmont. 

A teacher and a garden builder, Phyl leads classes at the Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary that bring young and old together. Her involvement in the construction of the Beech Street Center helped to get the project off the ground.  It was her insistence that the right way to build was the only way to build that resulted in the building earning a LEED certification. She was instrumental in putting a courtyard in the Chenery Middle School – in which students and residents plant and then harvest vegetables in the fall – and served many terms on the Belmont Council on Aging. 

Additionally, Phyl and Paul’s house has long been a hub for town discussion, where problems are solved while cookies are eaten. 

So on Monday, April 28, Phyl Solomon and her family traveled down to the State House where State Rep. Dave Rogers was honored to nominate her for the 2013 state "Unsung Heroine" award from the 24^th Middlesex District. 

At the ceremony, Phyl and 82 others from other heroines were recognized individually as their names and accomplishments were read to applause from legislators and the gallery.

"It was a wonderful afternoon where recognition was paid to so many women whose contributions to their communities cannot be overstated," said Rogers.